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March 30, 2012 02:30 PM
Master Gardener Summer Webinar Series ‘Garden Goodness’ Announced
Jennifer Bousselot

The Iowa Master Gardener program is once again offering a series of summer webinars. The 2012 series titled "Garden Goodness" will be hosted by Iowa State University Extension county offices on the fourth Tuesday of the month, May through August. The sessions are open to all interested gardeners; participants are not required to have completed Master Gardener training to attend.

March 29, 2012 02:39 PM
Older Iowans Are Living (Well through) Intergenerational Fitness and Exercise — LIFE
Sarah Francis

Older Iowans are getting a new lease on LIFE — Living (well through) Intergenerational Fitness and Exercise. Although only in its pilot phase, this Iowa State University Extension and Outreach program already is showing that older adults age 60+ can improve their flexibility and hand grip strength in just six months with appropriate aerobic exercise and resistance activity. And they’re doing it by playing video games — also known as exergaming — with college students.

March 28, 2012 03:42 PM
Yard and Garden: Daffodils
Richard Jauron

Home gardeners welcome daffodils as a sign of spring. However, they often have questions about when to plant and how to manage foliage after spring blooming.

March 28, 2012 03:21 PM
March 25-31 Officially Proclaimed ISU Extension and Outreach Week
Christopher Weishaar

Gov. Terry Branstad officially signed a proclamation on Tuesday, March 27, declaring the week of March 25-31, 2012, as Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Week.

March 28, 2012 08:11 AM
Lauren Christian Pork Chop Open Will Be July 24
John Mabry

The 2012 Lauren Christian Pork Chop Open will be held Tuesday, July 24 at Veenker Memorial Golf Course in Ames. The 18-hole best ball tournament will begin with a shotgun start at 10 a.m. and includes lunch at the golf course. Following the tournament, players and others are invited to attend a reception, meal and awards program.

March 27, 2012 01:24 PM
Cut Back on the Candy, Eat Less Added Sugar
Sarah Francis

It’s that time of year when grocery store shelves offer an abundance of pastel-colored, wrapped candy. Communities are advertising egg hunts, in which well-meaning adults hide candy-stuffed plastic eggs in public parks for eager children to discover. In these sugar-filled times, remember moderation, said Sarah Francis, an Iowa State University assistant professor and ISU Extension and Outreach nutrition specialist.

March 26, 2012 02:41 PM
eXtension Launches Web Resource for Farm Safety and Health
Charles Schwab

Answers to farm safety and health questions, case studies and a calendar of farm safety related events are available on one website – eXtension.org.  Farm safety and health is the most recent community of practice, or topic area, to launch on the national research-based information and education site.

March 22, 2012 03:28 PM
4-H Camp Early Bird Discount Available until April 1
Abbie Parker

The early bird discount for registration for the Iowa 4-H Center summer camp sessions is open now until April 1, says Abbie Parker, program specialist at the Iowa 4-H Center near Madrid.

March 22, 2012 03:25 PM
Iowans Invited to Discuss Local Food at Upcoming Summit
Lynn Heuss

Iowans can make their voices heard about creating a more vibrant food system at the Iowa Local Food Summit April 3. The summit will include conversations and workshops about how to meet the goals outlined in the Iowa Local Food and Farm Plan, developed by the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture in response to state legislation passed in 2011.

March 22, 2012 10:35 AM
Register Soon for PQA Plus Advisor Training Sessions
James McKean

People who need to recertify as Pork Quality Assurance (PQA) Plus® Advisors and those interested in becoming certified for the first time are invited to an upcoming joint session April 19 at Iowa State University.